Kay Ann Jacobs, 75, of Erie, IL, died Monday, September 22, 2025, at the Silvis Care Center, Silvis, IL.
Kay was born August 13, 1950, in Moline, IL, the daughter of Kenneth and Delores (Ponce) Collis. She graduated from United Township High School in May of 1969 and went on to marry her high school sweetheart, Danny Jacobs, shortly after, on September 13, 1969, in East Moline, IL. They spent 31 wonderful years together before his passing on November 28, 2000. Kay worked various jobs including Volckman’s, Servalite, and DSI.
Kay enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting, fishing, and camping. She served as Scout Master for the local Boy Scout troop for 13 years, as her boys were growing up. Kay was an Elvis enthusiast, loved listening to his music and collecting his memorabilia. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. She was her grandchildren’s #1 cheerleader and loved attending all the various sporting events and activities they were in.
Kay is survived by her sons, Shane (Penny) Jacobs, Morrison, IL, Darren (Angela) Jacobs, Erie, Travis (Kristi) Jacobs, Cordova, IL, Troy (Jill) Jacobs, Erie; siblings, Judith Cook, FL, Kenny (Debbie) Collis, Jr, Erie, Sue Ann (Kenny) Ohrberg, Colona, IL, Michael (Jan) Collis, Rapids City, IL; 7 grandchildren, Shawn (Taylor) Jacobs, Laykin Mlekush, Tristin, Thad, Tharren, Taytum, and Ashley Davis; three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and a great-granddaughter, Addilynn Dawn Jacobs.
Services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, September 26, 2025, at Gibson-Bode Funeral Home, Erie, IL.
Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, September 25, 2025, at the funeral home.
Burial will be in the Erie Cemetery, Erie, IL.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Erie Fire and Ambulance, or the Silvis Care Center.
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